Doctoral Program in Management

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

University Rank:#19

Duration5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,974 / Year

Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

Doctoral Program in Management

About

Overview

What is it about?

Taught by the Department of Management and Marketing, the Doctoral Program in Management at the University of Melbourne provides outstanding research training for the world’s most ambitious minds. Challenge yourself through a program that broadens your skillset and advances your research career prospects in academia or within research and development teams in industry and the public sector.

The program is made up of a 2-year Master of Commerce coursework program followed by a 3-year PhD.

Generous scholarships are available for high achieving applicants, including full fee waivers and a stipend of AUD 38,500 per year (2025 RTP rate).

Research conference travel funding of AUD$15,000 is available to all confirmed PhD candidates.

The program combines rigorous research training and substantial opportunity to work on independent research projects with world renowned academics. This research training and activity will provide you with the skills and knowledge to address meaningful problems facing consumers, employees, managers, organisations, industries and communities.

Our graduate students have successfully attained positions in leading academic and business institutions both within Australia and internationally.

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Pursuing a PhD cultivates one’s ability to unravel the complexities beneath modern-day challenges within our constantly evolving world.
Associate Professor Andrew Yu, Graduate Research Director, Management

We strongly encourage students to be creative, intellectually curious, hard-working and contribute to the advancement of the management field.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum eligibility

You’re considered an international student based on your citizenship – even if you're studying in Australia.

Masters

You must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Most Masters degrees also require a minimum WAM (Weighted Average Mark)based on your previous studies for entry. You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you’re eligible for a specific Masters degree.

Depending on your previous studies and experience you could also be eligible for credit towards your studies at the University.

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Doctorates

If you go on to a doctorate, you need to have completed an Honours and Masters degree in the relevant discipline. Additional qualifications and work experience is also taken into consideration.

Go to Graduate research study for more information

To find out about assessment and our admissions criteria, see How you're selected.

Course-specific requirements

Graduate coursework degrees may have specific interviews, portfolios and supplementary tests you need to do before you can be accepted into a degree.

To find out about specific requirements, review the entry and application information for the course you're interested in to find out what these are.

English Program Requirements

English Language Criteria

Applicants are required to satisfy the University's English language requirements for graduate courses.

Applicants from countries where English is not the official language or the language of institutional instruction and assessment must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Minimum scores and tests accepted

IELTS (academic English only): Overall 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no band less than 6.0
TOEFL (internet-based): 94, with writing 27, speaking 18, reading 13, listening 13
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 72+ with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60
Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185+ with no less than 185 in Writing and 169 in each other skill

Applicants may be provisionally offered a place in the program on the condition they attain the required minimum English proficiency level before commencing the program.

Career

The Melbourne Business School Doctoral program prepares graduates for research and teaching careers at top-ranked educational institutions and for careers where world-class research and advanced analytical skills are required.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the PhD, the graduate researcher will be able to:

demonstrate command of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of a discipline
independently and systematically engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation
independently and systematically develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge
independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding such that they can make a substantial contribution to a discipline
disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context
demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement and responsibility as an expert and scholar
demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Graduate attributes

For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.

Success stories

Dr Angela Chen

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership

"I had a career in industry before I was accepted into the Doctoral Program in Management at the University of Melbourne. Some important skills I learned during my academic training include how to think critically and comprehensively about a phenomenon, and how to communicate it so others can benefit from the knowledge I acquire from my research. I also really enjoyed the fact that I could conduct research on a topic I was passionate about. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in receiving excellent training that enables them to conduct world class research and contribute new knowledge about a topic they care deeply about."

Completed - 2023

Dr Markus Goelz

Lead FAL Customer Manager
A320 Family, Airbus

"I work as a Lead FAL Customer Manager for the A320 Family at Airbus and I am the fleet manager for China Southern and Vietnam Airlines. My job requires a high degree of coordination between our various internal departments (such as sales, contracts, quality, engineering and production line), airworthiness authorities, and customers from all around the world. The PhD has equipped me with the skills to analyse the various situations I face every day and to quickly ponder different approaches in order to find solutions to the satisfaction of both Airbus and our customers."

Dr Agus Putra Wicaksana

Lecturer
The University of Adelaide

"The five-year doctoral program in Management and Marketing at the University of Melbourne is the only one of its kind in Australia. The first two-year coursework phase has provided me with a sound understanding of research philosophy and approaches, whereas the three-year research phase has shaped my capabilities to execute research independently. I was also involved in teaching within the department and provided with several grants to attend conferences in Europe and the Oceania region. Being on a full scholarship was also helpful in focusing my attention on research and personal development. It is truly an excellent research training program for my career as an academic."

Completed - 2024

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,974 / year

Application Fee 154

Doctoral Program in Management

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne